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Jeff H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
77 repeat clients
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Jeff H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
77 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Top Quality Dog Boarding! 🐾

⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼⪼ ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ 🐾 ▼•ᴥ•▼ • Bookings currently being accepted from July 2026 -> November 2026. The December 2026 calendar will open on Aug 1. • We will be closed from September 11-16, 2026 • Please book early since our spots are filling up quickly. You can always adjust dates (and receive a refund from Rover, or make additional payment on the platform) as needed. • Three-story house (not shown in profile pictures for safety reasons) where dogs will sleep, play, & rest is fully air conditioned. I'm very mindful of the extremes of winter cold and summer heat and the risks of heat exposure to dogs. Extra care is made to ensure that no dog(s) gets hypo- or hyper-thermia and your dog is returned to you happy & healthy (Note: read carefully the reviews of some other local Rover sitters, where incidents of over-heating have been reported) • As of January 2026, I have been re-certified by an accredited institution for pet first aid (including CPR and general emergency preparedness) ⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻⪻ 📍Located in LaGrange, NY 🏡 6 acre property (1.5 acres fenced yard) I have extensive experience caring for dogs of all sizes. Large 6 acre oasis / 1.5 acres of the backyard is fully fenced and offers amazing space for your dog to run & play away from any dangers (no roads, no cars). Someone is home at ALL TIMES with your pet seven days per week, with the exception of an odd 30 minute errand (i.e., a grocery store or pharmacy visit). Your loved one(s) will have plenty of play time and social time with my dog, as well as any other visitors we have at that time. I have a three level / four bedroom house where pets can be separated if needed. I will go above and beyond to make your pet feel LOVED, SAFE & COMFORTABLE and most importantly ensure they have FUN!

Qualifications

77 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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228 ratings
Brian S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 24, 2026

Jeff was amazing! We received daily pictures and updates. Our boy came back to us happy and healthy! We feel lucky to have found such a good, positive environment for Bentley.

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Patricia W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 22, 2026

Jeff is the best! Kind, caring and flexible and a great communicator! We can enjoy some time away knowing our pup is in kind and competent hands. We are so thankful to have Jeff to provide for our pet boarding needs!

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Dara K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 22, 2026

Jeff is wonderful with dogs. He took care of my 2 dachshunds - who can be a real pain - with patience and great care. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a pet sitter.

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Heather C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Jeff and Bruce are a dream! Moose and Mars loved their stay at their beautiful home and it looks like they made a bunch of new furry friends while they were there. Both our pups came home smiley and full of wiggles, proof positive that they enjoyed their stay. We will be back for sure!

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Matthew P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Jeff was amazing! He made everything so easy and seamless. In such an emergency, I couldn't be more grateful. What I really appreciate is the updates and pictures. As somebody who has severe trust issues with people watching my animals, i would a hundred percent recommend j Jeff!

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Benjamin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

great communication and flexibility leading up to the booking. House and garden seem lovely and Jeff is great with dogs and very kind. I felt very comfortable leaving my dog with Jeff and would book again!

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Schedule

I can watch your pet(s) on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Someone is HOME 23.5 to 24 hours of the day - all dogs are under constant supervision while home. The hour I may not be there, could involve a quick trip to pharmacy or the grocery store. I have the space to separate dogs during the quick trips I make out, or during bedtime, to ensure SAFETY (always the #1 priority)! All pets will be: • Exercised in a stimulating environment. • Closely supervised when interacting with with other pets until I am 100% sure they get along (this is to ensure both the SAFETY & WELL BEING of all animals (which is always my number one priority))

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Multi-level house; two-story barn (connected to an outdoor kennel in the spring/summer/fall). Housing overnight is INSIDE of the house (not the barn). All walks occur on the property ONLY, and pets will not be taken near roads or near cars, which can give you added peace of mind for their safety. When outside in the fenced yard, dogs are 100% supervised at all times. I have a long track record of experience in animal behavior and can adjust my care to meet the specific needs of your dog. I also have 20+ years of experience with medication administration to animals (including injections, oral drug administration, etc). Please reach out if your animal has special requirements.

Pets

A typical day

I have a huge yard that has lots of area to walk, run, and play. There's many areas to sniff and explore, including a babbling brook in the backyard, some forested areas where we can explore, or just do our walks on the large lawn. The house/barn are on a secluded, 6 acre property that is surrounded by many trees. I'm happy to walk dogs on-leash, or have them run off-leash in the fenced backyard (whatever the owner and client prefer).

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Jeff can host up to 4 pets per night
In your initial message, please let me know: ➊ Overall temperament of your dog (do they get along with people and pets?) ➋ Does she/he know basic commands like "no", "come", "stop", etc? ➌ Are they fixed/neutered? Are they house trained? ➍ Are they up-to-date on vaccinations (including rabies, bordetella (cause of kennel cough), etc? ➎ Will they require special accommodations? e.g., medications, pee pads, or crating ➏ Do they exhibit separation anxiety? (e.g., jumping at doors when you exit the room; excessive barking when you leave or arrive home). A daily surcharge may be added (and will be discussed with you in advance of booking) if your dog has separation anxiety issues. During our MEET & GREET you will see the yard, barn, and house. Please let me know your preference for having your dog(s): on leash, or off-leash, or loose leash while in the fenced yard -------------- ✮ ✮ ✮ ADDITIONAL NOTES ✮ ✮ ✮ ➤ DOG SIZES, BREEDS, AGES, NEUTER STATUS • I've watched every dog size from as small as 5 lb, to as large as 200 lb. Certain dog sizes and breeds will be considered on a case-by-case basis and daily surcharges may be added to the daily rate based on certain dog breeds, personalities, and care. If your dog is not neutered, that will also be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to assess overall fit with my dog, and any other client(s) I have at the time. • For extreme senior dogs requiring special care/ medical attention, they will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and a daily surcharge will have to be discussed in advance to their booking. A discussion will also have to be had on what your current plan is for end-of-life care, and what you want done in case such a decision needs to be made ➤ SAME DAY BOOKINGS: • I’ve changed my booking policy to “same day bookings” allowed. I will make every effort to accommodate your request, however, I will not always be able to guarantee availability. A same-day surcharge of $20 will apply to the 1st night ➤ TIMING & SCHEDULING CHANGES: • 30 minute maximum time allotment for meet & greets • 1 hr maximum time window for pick-ups / drop-offs (e.g., 2pm-3pm is OK; 2pm-5pm is not) • If you need to change your drop-off or pickup window please give a **minimum** of FOUR HOURS (4 hr) advanced notice ➤ CRATING: • if your dog requires crating, you will have to bring your own crate, since I do not supply them ➤ SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS • if your dog requires highly specialized diets that take time to prepare, cook, etc please let me know in advance since a surcharge may be added for dogs with extensive diet needs • if your dog requires complex medical care (diapers, really complex medical regimens, multiple routes of drug administration) a surcharge will also be added to the stay ➤ IMPORTANT NOTE: Your dog must be able to self-ambulate (e.g., stand-up, sit/lay down, use mobility of its legs) - our current setup does not allow dogs who require assistance walking, We will not make any exceptions to this. ➤ EXTRA HANDS, EYES & HELP WITH YOUR PET • Bruce (20+ years experience with dogs) helps with meet & greets, intakes and discharges. With his help your pet(s) can have an even more outstanding experience when they are at my home. This includes extra attention, belly rubs, supervision, playtime outdoors, and love they deserve. Bruce also has 20+ years of experience with pets, and sometimes he will be helping with client meet & greets, client intakes, and client discharge. It will be communicated in advance to the owner whether it will be myself or Bruce who will be helping at each step along the way. ➤ TIPPING: • Sitting rates are set competitively with local sitters and include all fees. Rover takes 20% of total booking fees, but 0% of tip money. While tipping is certainly appreciated, it is by no means necessary, so there's no need for you to feel uncomfortable when you drop-off or pick-up your dog. ➤ FIRST TIME ROVER USERS: • Save $20 on your first booking using the following promo code: JEFFH14093 https://www.rover.com/sit/jeffh14093 --------------
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.